Solving The Ref Problem

Now that there's a shortage of refs, the NBA has a perfect opportunity to (a) cut down on the number of trained on-court refs by 33%, (b) greatly improve ref accuracy, accountability and performance, (c) dramatically enhance fan satisfaction and reduce complaints, and (d) grow up.

This is how:
(1) Reduce the number of on-court refs to 2
(2) Add a video booth ref (or two) in each game, using the cameras and equipment that are already installed.
    (a)- Video refs do not need to be highly trained like the on-court refs... they just need to know the rules. Retired refs (NBA or WNBA or NCAA, etc.), ex-players, anybody who knows the rules can do the job if they pass the test.
    (b)- Calls are made in real time by the on-court refs, just as they are now.
    (c)- The video ref can make his/her own call, just like the on-court refs, on any play.
    (d)- The video ref can OVERRIDE any call made by the on-court refs at any time up until the next on-court playing event occurs. I.e., the override must occur before the ball is thrown in from out of bounds, the foul shot is taken, the jump ball occurs, etc.
    (e)- If a timeout follows the event in question, the video ref MUST review the last play, and can override at any time until the next playing event occurs on the court. (This gives coaches a back-door way to get a video review… call a timeout so the video ref will review the last play with plenty of time to make the right call.)
    (f)- The video ref can call for a 6-second referee's timeout, when necessary, to allow for better review.
    (g)- The on-court refs and the video ref are in constant communication via headsets. This will reduce the need for the video ref to override in many instances, and will improve accuracy and accountability all around.

There will be no significant additional delays created by this system. Almost everything happens in real time. This system would, once and for all, get rid of most of the inevitable human errors that occur in almost every NBA game (and frustrate us to no end), and practically eliminate the opportunities for favoritism and corruption.

Oh yeah... and it would bring the NBA into the 21st century, finally.

Why not? Somebody tell me why this is not happening.